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biophysicist

Biophysicists study the existing relation between living organisms and physics.

Description

Biophysicists study the existing relation between living organisms and physics. They conduct research on living organisms based on the methods of physics that aim to explain the complexity of life, predict patterns, and draw conclusions about aspects of life. Biophysicists' research fields cover DNA, proteins, molecules, cells, and environments.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

biology spectroscopy physics life sciences protein multidisciplinary research scientific research methodology proteomics genomics scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

computational biology quantitative analysis cryopreservation biological chemistry synthetic biology supercomputing computational chemistry osteology virology stem cells microbiology-bacteriology alternative fuels organic chemistry molecular biology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

conduct research on flora integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists gather experimental data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development analyse cell cultures promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights examine cell specimens microscopically speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities analyse experimental laboratory data perform laboratory tests publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community conduct research on fauna

OPTIONALOptional competences

calibrate laboratory equipment apply blended learning use measurement instruments collect biological data operate scientific measuring equipment teach in academic or vocational contexts execute analytical mathematical calculations analyse medication's impact on brain operate telescopes apply statistical analysis techniques write research proposals collect samples for analysis conduct genome research

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)